And maybe that’s enough.

For fans of fantasy proper nouns, Avowed has a ton of lore to learn.

Visually, Avowed looks impressive, but its graphical style can sometimes feel an odd mix.

Avowed official image showing two party characters in a blue-hued dungeon

Down into the cave I go, Garrus chattering away.

Sargamis is after the artefact your missing expedition disappeared trying to find, it seems.

Exploration is fast and fluid, with first-person crouching, mantling and sliding that felt modern for the genre.

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All classes seem to be able to lob quite powerful ranged explosive items that act as grenades.

At one point I could also choose to ask Garrus what he thought.

My mind was already relatively made up, but I ended up siding with him.

Avowed official image showing a little enemy shooting fire at you

Did Avowed do enough to sell me on its final promise?

More time is good, then.

If you’re after a fresh Obsidian hit after that, Avowed is one to keep an eye on.

Avowed official image showing a sweeping view of grassy fields, fences, trees and distant cities

Also, more Garrus.

Avowed official image showing a cavern full of vines and archways under turqoise light